Melon, mozzarella and parma ham tartines

Name: Melon, mozzarella and parma ham tartines
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 slices of parma ham; 4 slices of baguette or ciabatta; 300g melon ripe, cut into small cubes; ½ red chilli , finely chopped; basil , half finely chopped; ½ lemon , juiced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 mozzarella ball , drained

Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:10 mins
- Cook:5 mins
Easy
Serves 4

Ingredients

4 slices of parma ham
4 slices of baguette or ciabatta
300g melon ripe, cut into small cubes
½ red chilli, finely chopped
basil, half finely chopped
½ lemon, juiced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 mozzarella ball, drained

Method

STEP 1
Put the parma ham slices in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-low heat and fry for 4-5 mins, turning halfway, until crispy and golden. Leave to cool and crisp. Toast the bread slices in the fat in the pan, toasting for 1-2 mins on each side.
STEP 2
Mix the melon, chilli, chopped basil, lemon juice and olive oil with some seasoning. Tear the mozzarella into the melon and toss. Spoon over the toasts. Garnish with the crispy parma ham and a few extra basil leaves.